Course overview
This course explores the international business environment in which organisations operate. The course examines the structure and features of the international markets, how organisations engage with these markets, and how they respond to its complexities. Students are introduced to useful theoretical and analytical frameworks that are crucial to understanding the opportunities and risks derived from the political, economic, social, technological and institutional environment of countries. The course also reviews aspects of global institutions, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), which set global rules that profoundly affect business strategy and human welfare. Through this course, students are introduced to fundamental skills and competencies for further development towards an international business profession.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand and apply appropriate frameworks to analyse the international business environment
- Recognise and use relevant analytical tools to address issues of importance to international business practice;
- Critically evaluate relevant international business literature;
- Determine how the international business environment influences business practice.
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Class details
Online
Class number 36027
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
Class details
Online
Class number 64035
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
Class details
Online
Class number 12030
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
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